What does a WRONG WAY sign tell you about your direction?
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Road sign practice
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Question reference: ca-sign-008
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The answer, explained
The sign faces drivers traveling against the permitted direction. Recognize the danger immediately and correct your direction only when it is safe.
WRONG WAY is about the direction your vehicle is taking, not a temporary road-surface hazard. It commonly accompanies DO NOT ENTER signs, which prohibit entering the road or ramp from the approach they face.
A common mistake
Continuing because no oncoming vehicle is visible ignores a restriction that still applies when the roadway looks empty.